Posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:07:53
In reply to Paxil. Weight Gain???, posted by sfmom on December 8, 2003, at 10:40:20
Hi,
> the only side effect I've had with the Paxil is tiredness.
<<I had extreme tiredness on Paxil and it never went away. But a friend of mine had no problems at all! Hopefully, it'll subside for you, too.
I did gain a decent amount of weight in about 6 months on Paxil, so I do think it's something you should watch. I don't think Paxil was good for me at all -- I had tons of side effects and they never went away. I also got even more depressed and thought about suicide seriously for the first time. So it may just be that my body's chemistry didn't respond well to Paxil.If I were you, I'd weigh myself every week, same day, same time, and see if you think your weight is going up without a change in eating habits (I actually was eating less on Paxil, but didn't *move* at all I was so tired, no exercise for me = weight gain).
Congrats on your weight loss! Don't let Paxil mess it up for you. I can attest to the fact extra weight is about as depressing and self-esteem killing as it can get and only made my depression worse!
I'm on Wellbutrin only, now, and it was so much better for me. I lost all the weight I had gained and then some. I have so much more energy. And up until a week or so ago, I was feeling great. Starting to feel really bummed again, but not too sure what's causing that. I don't, however, have any experience mixing the two drugs.
Good luck on Paxil. I really do hope it works for you. As far as weight, I'd just be vigilant in weighing yourself, be aware of changes in your exercise routines/eating habits....
Take care,
Susan
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